The Lost Boys
dir. Joel Schumacher · 1987
A mother relocates her family to a seemingly idyllic coastal town, only to discover its dark underbelly filled with vampires and rebellious bikers. As her sons navigate this treacherous landscape, the older brother is seduced by the thrill of danger while the younger one clings to the innocence of childhood. Watching it feels like a wild ride through a neon-lit nightmare, where laughter and fear intertwine in a dance of youthful exploration.
A mother and her two sons move to a small coast town in California. The town is plagued by bikers and some mysterious deaths. The younger boy makes friends with two other boys who claim to be vampire hunters while the older boy is drawn into the gang of bikers by a beautiful girl. The older boy starts sleeping days and staying out all night while the younger boy starts getting into trouble because of his friends' obsession.
Talking points
- the evolution of vampire lore in cinema
- the impact of 80s culture on modern horror
- the balance of humor and horror in storytelling
